Maurits Cornelis Escher: The Architect of Impossible Worlds Born in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, in 1898, Maurits Cornelis Escher was a graphic artist whose extraordinary talent defied conventional categorization. Initially dismissed as a minor figure within the art world, particularly in his native country, Escher’s meticulous and mathematically-driven creations have since achieved global recognition, captivating audiences with their int…